James and Maxwell are not the most uncommon names. If I look for my James Maxwell in Scotland, do I find him on a census circa 1780? I'm not sure because I found about six James Maxwells indicated a number of months back. I abandoned the search because of my lack of knowledge about the geography of Scotland plus if and when he might have left for Ireland. I can find his son, Joseph Patrick Maxwell, in Ireland circa 1850 in the Shancarnan area of County Meath, in the Parish of Moynalty. I certainly have more to find out about him but what about James Maxwell?
How do you find someone with such a common name and a likely common reason for leaving Scotland for Ireland? Was he a transplant by the British? Did he remain in Scotland but his son moved to Ireland? How much do I really know? Not much.
The following are some posts from my blog that mention James Maxwell:
Family Tree Worksheet Circa 1970-80 - Maxwell
Descendants of James Maxwell Part 1
Descendants of James Maxwell Part 2
Will I find the man and his ancestors?
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